Havrå Castle

Havrå Castle is situated on the southern shore of the island of Osterøy in Osterøy Municipality, Vestland county, Norway.

Location and Purpose

• The castle's purpose was as a stately farm cluster, one of the last and best-preserved common farm clusters on the western coast of Norway.

The architecture at Havrå is characteristic of the inner coastal district between Bergen and the Sognefjorden.

Architecture and Layout

• The buildings feature dry masonry and juniper cladding on barn façades exposed to rain and wind.
• The layout of the farm area is shaped by the steep terrain, typical for the Western Norwegian fjords.

Historical Significance and Events

• Havrå was the first cultural environment to be protected under section 20 of the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Act.
• The farm cluster can be clearly seen from both the railway (the Bergen Line) and the highway that goes between the cities of Bergen and Oslo.

The current status of Havrå is as a preserved cluster farm, showcasing one of the last remaining common farm clusters on the western coast of Norway.

Heritage Status

• Havrå was designated as a protected cultural environment under section 20 of the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Act, recognizing its historical significance and importance to the country's cultural heritage.

Visitors can access Havrå Castle by visiting the farm area along Bruvikvegen.

Notable Features and Rooms

• No specific information is available about notable features or rooms within the castle.